The Gear
Your backpacking and hiking gear will make or break an amazing backcountry trip. Whether your backpack is to small, your stove won't cook your food, or you freeze at night, having the appropriate backpacking gear is essential.
Wild Backpacker provides some valuable information to choose the piece of gear you are looking for with knowledge and understanding. Below is the featured backpacking and hiking gear, but check back soon! We are always adding more!
Backpacking Backpacks
The first and most essential piece of equipment when you backpack - the backpack! Because your backpacking backpack will be on your back loaded with everything you need for your trip, it is important to find a backpack that fits you correctly, has the features you need, and that will be able to last through all your backpacking trips.
Backpacking Tents
Protection from weather and bugs. A comfortable place to tell stories or watch the stars. A shelter to get some rest before morning. Most backpackers prefer a tent while backpacking. Explore what kinds of tent are appropriate for your size and environment. You don't want to be stuck in a snow storm in a 3-season tent that is too short for you.
Water Treatment
Is water filtration and purification really necessary? Learn about the types of microorganisms can get into your drinking water and what they can do. You will also learn different methods of treatment and which would fit you and your situation best.
Backpacking Stoves
Compare the different types of fuel, find which stove size is right for you, and understand the designs so you don't find yourself on the You've hiked all day, snacking on energy bars and trail mix. 
You throw off your pack once you finally get a rest. You're really ready for a nice, warm meal. Whether you whip up a three-course meal or simply boil water for your freeze-dried entree, you're going to need a reliable backpacking stove.
Backpacking Sleeping Bags
Down or synthetic? How cold is my sleeping bag rated to? What about the shape and size? Learn about the differences between the different types of sleeping bags and sleep comfortably on your next trip.
Insect Repellent
Bugs are annoying, potentially even hazardous. They can turn an enjoyable trek into a miserable one in seconds. To keep them away, there are many different methods, although DEET is considered the most effective repellent ingredient. Other options, such as picaridin, IR 3535, or citronella, are also available. Read the insect repellent buying guide to help choose what type is best for you or you can even learn more about the make-up of bug spray.
